Nikola Jokic Matches Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Mark in Nuggets Win

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Nikola Jokic Matches Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Mark in Nuggets Win

Jokic powered Denver’s 125-113 Game 5 win with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists, logging his 20th career 20-point triple-double in the playoffs. ESPN noted that only LeBron James has more with 26. It was also Jokic’s 221st career triple-double across regular season and playoffs, tying Westbrook for the most in NBA history.

By Raahib Singh

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Jayson Tatum Passes Kobe Bryant in Playoff Points Before 29, Trails LeBron James

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Jayson Tatum Passes Kobe Bryant in Playoff Points Before 29, Trails LeBron James

With 24 points in Celtics' 113-97 loss vs. 76ers, Jayson Tatum has reached 3059 playoff points. At 3056, he surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the second-highest playoff scorer before turning 29 years old. He trails only LeBron James who has a whopping 3,871 points. With less than a year until his 29th birthday, it's unlikely Tatum surpasses LeBron.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Jaylen Brown Doesn't Want To Put Any Extra Pressure On The Celtics After Game 5 Loss

Boston missed 16 straight FGAs in 4Q in their 113-97 loss to the 76ers. Post-game, JB said, "Take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to go. Have the right mentality and come out and execute your job. No need to put any extra pressure on ourselves. Already enough of that as it is. Just come out and play basketball."

By Samir Mehdi

Joe Mazzulla Says Celtics Didn’t Capitalize on Good Looks in 4th Quarter vs. 76ers

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Joe Mazzulla Says Celtics Didn’t Capitalize on Good Looks in 4th Quarter vs. 76ers

Mazzulla was candid about the Celtics' struggles to finish shots during their 113-97 game 5 loss vs. 76ers. "Just missed some shots. I thought we got some good looks. Weren’t able to capitalize on the," Mazzulla said. Boston's tough finish included 16 consecutive missed field goals to end the game. They scored just 11 points in the 4th quarter.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Jaylen Brown On Joel Embiid Having Easy Buckets In Game 5

Embiid dropped 33 points tonight on 12-23 shooting from the field. This coupled with the Celtics missing 16 straight field goals in the 4th and it spelled doom for Boston as they lost 113-97. "I feel like (Joel) had too many easy baskets. We need to make him work. I feel like that propelled them," said Brown post-game.

By Samir Mehdi

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Tyrese Maxey Wants To Win At Home For Fans

The Sixers lost 128-96 at home in Game 4. They've now forced a Game 6 in Philly after beating Boston in the Garden. "Our fans deserve a win at home. After that performance that we put on last time in front of our fans that was a disgrace and it was unacceptable," said Maxey after tonight's 113-97 win.

By Samir Mehdi

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